Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL500
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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed November 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Additionally Known as EX1

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung TL500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the CX6 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the CX6 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

The CX6 was brought out 17 months later than the TL500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CX6 scores versus the TL500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh CX6 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh CX6 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Samsung TL500
CX6 | TL500 | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 17 months |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper screen (+616k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Ricoh CX6
TL500 | CX6 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Ricoh CX6 and Samsung TL500
CX6 | TL500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Ricoh CX6 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Ricoh CX6 versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the CX6 vs the TL500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CX6 and TL500 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CX6 and TL500.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The CX6 has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh trickier. The more modern CX6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Ricoh CX6 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Ricoh CX6 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Samsung |
Model | Ricoh CX6 | Samsung TL500 |
Also called | - | EX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-11-15 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Smooth Imaging Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 201g (0.44 lbs) | 386g (0.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery model | DB-100 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $595 | $527 |